

The Inland Sea
In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan’s Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie’s by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and meeting people who still carried on the fading customs that Richie had observed. Interspersed with surprising detours—a visit to a Frank Sinatra-loving monk, a leper colony, an ersatz temple of plywood and plaster—and woven together by Richie’s narration as well as a score by celebrated composer Toru Takemitsu, The Inland Sea is an eye-opening voyage and a profound meditation on what it means to be a foreigner.
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- Language
- Japanese
- japan
- woman director
- travelogue
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Release dates
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- Premiere1 Dec 1991
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Inland Sea released?
- The Inland Sea was released on 1 December 1991.
- Where can I watch The Inland Sea online?
- The Inland Sea is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Inland Sea?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Inland Sea is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Inland Sea?
- The Inland Sea holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 8 votes.
- Who directed The Inland Sea?
- The Inland Sea (1991) was directed by Lucille Carra.
- How long is The Inland Sea?
- The Inland Sea runs for 56m.












